Only 1 proposal submitted for Clinton Lake resort

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Jul 29, 2013 at 1:00 PM

A proposal to build a resort at Clinton Lake State Park drew little interest from developers.State officials said only one developer submitted a proposal by Friday's deadline. Overland Park-based LodgeWell Resorts submitted the proposal to build a 175-room hotel, resort and conference facility at the park near Lawrence. Details of LodgeWell's proposal were not released.

A proposal to build a resort at Clinton Lake State Park drew little interest from developers.State officials said only one developer submitted a proposal by Friday's deadline. Overland Park-based LodgeWell Resorts submitted the proposal to build a 175-room hotel, resort and conference facility at the park near Lawrence. Details of LodgeWell's proposal were not released.The Lawrence Journal-World reports several development firms attended a pre-proposal meeting for the project earlier this month.At the meeting, state officials said a study found support for the resort, which would include outdoor sports center with everything from hiking to water sports.Chuck Knapp, director of operations for the Kansas Department of Administration, says a state committee will review the project proposal.Knapp said officials hope to make an announcement this fall.